‘Nobody wanted JEX calves at any price’ at Kilrush

Almost 500 cattle, including 140 calves, were presented for sale at Kilrush Mart on Wednesday, March 11th, according to a spokesperson. 

“Trade for calves was ok but nobody wanted very poor calves or JEX calves at any price.” Friesian bull calves ranged from €5 to €80, while Hereford bulls clicked from €180 to €350 and heifers pushed from €80 to €180.  

“A strong entry of cull cows again, good numbers of Friesians. A large entry of traditional breeds in the bullock and heifer rings, meet a very steady trade.”

“The continuous bad weather is holding off some men buying stock.” the spokesperson added.

BULLS & BULLOCKS:

• 2 LM – 302kgs – €900 – €2.97/kg;  
• 2 CH – 410kgs – €1,000 – €2.44/kg;
• 2 HEX – 337kgs – €800 – €2.37/kg;
• 4 FR – 520kgs – €850 – €1.63/kg;
• 3 CHX – 341kgs – €910 – €2.66/kg;
• 3 HEX – 425kgs – €920 – €2.16/kg;
• 5 HEX – 476kgs – €1,005 – €2.11/kg;
• 3 HEX – 606kgs – €1,126 – €1.85/kg.

HEIFERS:

• 1 LM – 250kgs – €680 – €2.72/kg;            
• 4 HEX – 488kgs – €900 – €1.84/kg;
• 1 CH – 375kgs – €910 – €2.43/kg;
• 2 HEX – 547kgs – €945 – €1.72/kg; 
• 2 HEX – 252kgs – €600 – €2.37/kg;
• 1 HEX – 410kgs – €810 – €1.97/kg; 
• 1 LM – 335kgs – €830 – €2.48/kg;
• 1 FR – 525kgs – €840 – €1.60/kg. 

CULL COWS:

• 1 LM – 680kgs – €1,230 – €1.81/kg;          
• 1 FR – 670kgs – €930 – €1.39/kg;
• 1 FR – 680kgs – €880 – €1.29/kg;
• 1 CHX – 705kgs – €1,100 – €1.56/kg; 
• 1 FR – 615kgs – €880 – €1.43/kg;   
• 1 FR – 585kgs – €960 – €1.64/kg; 
• 1 LMX – 750kgs – €1,165 – €1.55/kg;
• 1 FR – 540kgs – €775 – €1.43/kg.